Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sigma SD9

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 10 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sigma SD9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the SD9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and SD9 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and SD9.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR400 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.